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PHOTOS: BHT Foundation Grant Ceremony
Over $75,000 given to LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations
Brother, Help Thyself rebranded its name ‘BHT Foundation’ at its annual grant ceremony at the D.C. Eagle on Saturday. BHT gave out $71,500 in grants to local LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations. Non-monetary community service awards were given to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), LULAC Lambda, Damien Ministries and Jim Slattery. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
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